Gareth Bale scores but misses penalty as Real Madrid beat Arsenal in shootout

Gareth Bale scored as Real Madrid took a dramatic 3-2 win on penalties against Arsenal in their International Champions Cup clash. Bale, whose potential departure from the Spanish side has dominated the headlines this week, helped spark a second-half comeback for Real which left the scores tied at 2-2 at full-time in Washington DC. The Welshman came on as a substitute at half-time, after Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had put Arsenal firmly in the driving seat. Nine minutes later Bale found the back of the net, tapping in from six yards to halve the deficit. His goal was swiftly followed by another from Marco Asensio, whose clinical finish in the 59th minute pulled the Spanish giants level. Bale later helped bail out goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois by clearing an Arsenal shot – but had less success in the ensuing penalty shoot-out. His tame effort was easily saved by Emiliano Martinez, but Real claimed the victory in the pre-season friendly at FedExField when Arsenal youngster Robbie Burton sent his attempt over the bar. Topics Arsenal, Gareth Bale, Real Madrid, Premier League Leicester do not need to sell Maguire – Rodgers Callum Hudson-Odoi agrees new Chelsea contract – reports Heckingbottom wants to see improvement from Hibernian ahead of new season Jim Goodwin frustrated as St Mirren draw another blank Shoot-out victory not enough to keep St Mirren in Betfred Cup Manchester United clinch €75m deal for midfielder as Real Madrid close in on Paul Pogba Andy Mitten speaks to Andreas Pereira: “I was angry; I didn’t speak with anybody for a week” 28 red hot fantasy football tips Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos jets in to complete Arsenal move – report 10 overpriced transfers that absolutely worked out